ESE Entertainment Inc (CVE:ESE) (OTCQB:ENTEF) has announced the appointment of Rick Brace, former president of the Sports and Media subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc (TSE:RCI.B), to the company’s board of directors.
ESE Entertainment noted that Brace has more than 40 years of media industry experience, including senior leadership roles at Bell Media/CTV Globe Media as President of TSN and President of CTV.
“I believe Rick Brace joining our Board is a transformational addition to our existing strong team and sets a rare precedent in the esports industry. Throughout his trailblazing career, Rick has been instrumental in the evolution of media in Canada, having led negotiations with global sports organizations including the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, PGA, FIFA World Cup and NASCAR,” ESE Entertainment CEO Konrad Wasiela said in a statement.
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“Rick has made a clear point that he intends to be a very active member of the ESE Board, especially to help scale ESE globally and execute on top tier opportunities,” Wasiela added.
Brace also commented, stating: “During my time at Rogers it became abundantly clear that traditional media was feeling increasingly stronger headwinds brought on by the rollout and adoption of digital platforms that deliver content in new and innovative ways. Nowhere is this more prevalent than with the growth of esports which is seeing monumental year-over-year growth. “
“ESE has positioned itself at the forefront of this movement with a 360 approach, including rights ownership, team ownership, event production and distribution and I am both honoured and excited to join its board and be part of this revolution in our industry.”
ESE Entertainment also announced that Ryan Maarschalk has resigned as a company director effective April 25.
ESE Entertainment is a Europe-based entertainment and technology company focused on gaming, particularly on esports, with ownership of multiple assets and world-class operators in the gaming and esports industries.
The company’s capabilities include physical infrastructure, broadcasting, global distribution for gaming and esports-related content, advertising, sponsorship support, and a growing esports team franchise, K1CK Esports.
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